Secret Affairs of the Soul
Secret Affairs of the Soul

Author: Paul Hawker

Publisher: Wood Lake Publishing Inc.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781896836423

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Statistics show that over 80% of North Americans have experienced an encounter with an undeniably strong spiritual force. So why do we hear so little about these 'soul affairs' -- profound moments of love, dramatic insight, happiness, or rapture? Paul Hawker weaves religious experiences of mystics and saints with modern day accounts and shows that while these soul affairs are expressed differently by context of culture, custom, or language, we have all sensed something very similar.

Secrets of the Soul
Secrets of the Soul

Author: Eli Zaretsky

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2005-08-09

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1400079233

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The fledgling science of psychoanalysis permanently altered the nineteenth-century worldview with its remarkable new insights into human behavior and motivation. It quickly became a benchmark for modernity in the twentieth century--though its durability in the twenty-first may now be in doubt. More than a hundred years after the publication of Freud’s The Interpretation of Dreams, we’re no longer in thrall, says cultural historian Eli Zaretsky, to the “romance” of psychotherapy and the authority of the analyst. Only now do we have enough perspective to assess the successes and shortcomings of psychoanalysis, from its late-Victorian Era beginnings to today’s age of psychopharmacology. In Secrets of the Soul, Zaretsky charts the divergent schools in the psychoanalytic community and how they evolved–sometimes under pressure–from sexism to feminism, from homophobia to acceptance of diversity, from social control to personal emancipation. From Freud to Zoloft, Zaretsky tells the story of what may be the most intimate science of all.

Soul Quest
Soul Quest

Author: Paul Hawker

Publisher: Wood Lake Publishing Inc.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1551455447

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Finding himself at midlife, feeling hollow and a like fraud, Paul Hawker embarks on a journey into the wilderness. In the tradition of the vision quest, like a hero in a mythic tale, he leaves his family and community to spend 40 days and 40 nights on a New Zealand mountaintop knowing full well the solitude, deprivation, and dangers he will face from exposure to the elements. But like many mystics and sages before him, he chooses a path of physical and spiritual testing as way to break through the veneer of his life. Soul Quest: A Spiritual Odyssey through 40 Days and 40 Nights of Mountain Solitude is the ruthlessly honest account of Paul Hawker's attempt to open himself to the Source, to discern the voice of God in his life.

Captivating
Captivating

Author: John Eldredge

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc

Published: 2022-08-16

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1400200385

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What Wild at Heart did for men, Captivating is doing for women. Setting their hearts free. This groundbreaking book shows readers the glorious design of women before the fall, describes how the feminine heart can be restored, and casts a vision for the power, freedom, and beauty of a woman released to be all she was meant to be.

The Shack
The Shack

Author: Wm. Paul Young

Publisher: Windblown Media

Published: 2012-10-02

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1455523046

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The powerful story found in The Shack written by Wm. Paul Young stole the hearts of millions and rocketed to fame by word-of-mouth, making it a phenomenon in publishing history. Now, The Shack: Reflections for Every Day of the Year provides an opportunity for you to go back to the shack with Papa, Sarayu, and Jesus. This 365 day devotional selects meaningful quotes from The Shack and adds prayers writer by W. Paul Young to inspire, encourage, and uplift you every day of the year.

I'd Say Yes God If I Knew What You Wanted
I'd Say Yes God If I Knew What You Wanted

Author: Nancy Reeves

Publisher: Wood Lake Publishing Inc.

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781896836461

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"What do you want from me, God?" If you have ever struggled with this question, but have not found a way to answer it, then this book is for you. Real-life stories from 75 men and women open up a world of spiritual discernment practices inviting you to find one that works for you. Easy to read, yet rich with information, this book draws on faith traditions as diverse as Baha'I, Buddhist, Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Sikh, and Sufi Stories from every day people living everyday lives are interspersed with biographical accounts from C.S. Lewis, Albert Schweitzer, Shoghi Effendi, Mahatma Ghandi, Matsuo Basho, Thomas Merton, and Mother Teresa. Over 40 discernment concepts and methods are illustrated including prayer, worship, pilgrimage, labyrinth, Enneagram, I Ching, pendulum, angels, the medicine wheel, and the use of sacred texts. Suitable for individual use, this book lends itself to group settings such as workshops or retreats.

Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction

Author: Sue Pickering

Publisher: Canterbury Press

Published: 2014-09-16

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1848253745

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Spiritual direction has been an intrinsic part of the Christian tradition since the earliest days of the church when desert mothers and fathers were sought out for their wisdom and guidance. This guide aims to equip clergy and laity engaged in this task, or in training for it.

Dark Souls
Dark Souls

Author: Sarah Strudwick

Publisher: S S Products

Published: 2010-07

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 9780956645807

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Dark Souls looks inside the minds of psychopaths and narcissists as well as the minds and emotional traits of the people that tend to be their victims, people who have oodles of empathy, tolerance and compassion but sadly have huge self-esteem issues themselves. She gives us a plethora of red flags to look for in terms of the psychopaths and narcissists behaviour and in further identifying and learning more information about the pathological personalities of these Dark Souls and peoples difficulty and attachment to them. Her book further suggests to the reader useful coping mechanisms and ideas which are so important for a person finding themselves in this very difficult situation, a position where one can die a death of the spirit by hanging around too long with them. For those who have been luckily enough not to have encountered these people Dark Souls provides a Practical guide on spotting psychopathic personalities for those that want to be able to spot them in the first place before they spot us. Dark Souls is a deeply personal story written by a woman who had a relationship with a narcissistic Psychopath. She draws on her own experience and that of research and discusses Psychopathy and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. With an estimated 1-4 per cent of the population having this disorder we are likely to run into one every single day of our lives. Sarah Strudwick who was unfortunate enough to have a run in with a number of them during her lifetime decided to look at the spiritual damage these people do to their victims when they con them for financial, sexual or emotional gain. Dark Souls - Healing and recovering from Toxic Relationships, provides a valuable handbook for those who have been in relationship with them and some valuable healing tools for those people who are left emotionally, financially and often spiritually devastated.

Soul Survivor
Soul Survivor

Author: Paul Hawker

Publisher: Lion Books

Published: 2000-04-14

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780745950341

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Restless and rudderless. That's how Pual Hawker felt, mid-40s, mid-life, mid-career. This is an honest account of his attempt to hear God's voice and obey it. His quest brought him moments of exhileration and spiritual insight, and moments of near disaster.

Spirituality for Extroverts
Spirituality for Extroverts

Author: Nancy Christine Reeves

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 0687650747

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Does prayer have to be silent? Does meditation have to be solemn? If I'm an extrovert, can I worship God? In this groundbreaking book, psychologist and spiritual adviser Nancy Reeves presents a refreshing view of spirituality that goes beyond personality to provide extroverts (and those who love them) with exciting new ways of approaching God. Reeves explores a wide variety of spiritual practices for extroverts, including: Praying in motion Singing Cultivating spiritual friendships Practicing spirituality in groups In the end, she urges all of us, extrovert and introvert alike, to seek a mature spirituality that embraces all the aspects of our personalities. Includes questions for reflection and discussion. Perfect for book clubs, discussion groups, and bible study classes. "For some reason, we think of quiet, introverted people as the very name of holiness. This cannot be true, and Nancy Reeves shows us why!" -Richard Rohr, author of Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality "I've been waiting a long time to read a book like this! Nancy Reeves provides much needed insight and guidance." -Joyce Rupp, author of Fresh Bread: And Other Gifts of Spiritual Nourishment "As an introvert, I found Reeves' perspectives eye-opening and enormously helpful. They will change the way I interact with the extroverts in my life. This book should be required reading for anyone offering spiritual guidance." -Marjorie J. Thompson, author of Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life Nancy Reeves is a clinical psychologist, spiritual director, poet, and author. She is director of the Island Loss Clinic, teaches at the University of Victoria, and conducts many lectures and workshops internationally. She is the author of A Match Made in Heaven: A Bible-Based Guide to Deepening Your Relationship with God and I'd Say Yes, God, If I Knew What You Wanted.